Local Nature

Now is a great time to assist in bird conservation.

~Put a bird bath in your yard

~Put up a bird house

~Put up bird feeders (where birds can't be ambushed by predators)

~Limit the use of chemicals and pesticides in your yard

~Plant native fruit and berry bushes and trees

~Hang ribbons or cutout silhouettes of birds in large windows to prevent birds from colliding with them

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ARTICLES

Nature is infinite in its wisdom, beauty and teachings. You will find an archive of articles from the Windstar Wildlife Institute, Backyard Nature and other nature writers that will introduce you to ways of enjoying and enhancing the nature right around you. Whether you have a backyard, live in an apartment, or just want to learn more about your local nature, these resources will help.

Windstar Wildlife Institute articles

Landscaping 1/8 acre for wildlife (88k pdf)
Landscaping 3/4 acre for wildlife (188k pdf)
How to attract wildlife (76k pdf)
Adding water for wildlife (108k pdf)
Birdfeeding 101 (76k pdf)
Landscaping for birds (80k pdf)
Building nest boxes (376k pdf)
Butterfly Gardening (80k pdf)
Components of a wildlife habitat (184k pdf)
Native Plants (136k pdf)
Free ranging cats (96k pdf)
Creating a sanctuary garden (340k pdf)

Backyard Nature articles

Backyard Geology
Backyard Minerals
Twigs
Why Leaves Change Color
Why Plants Have Leaves
Backyard Leaves
Watching Insects
Insect Behavior
Insect Design
Insect Life Cycle

More articles

Creating a Natural Garden
Mammals